Growth is a choice. Many of us are too afraid of failure. Too worried about what other people might thing. Too comfortable doing things the way we've always done them, but not Marcus Lowe, founder of The Lab DC, a recently launched fitness community serving athletes of all types.

In this episode, I sit down with a man that I feel lucky to call a friend. Someone that has made me physically stronger - literally - and helped so many others tap in to their potential and find their stride. We explore the ups and downs of the DC fitness community and talk through the biggest challenge of starting your own business, 'becoming the brand.'

To learn more about Marcus Lowe, give him a follow on IG @marcusxlowe and to find out more information about The Lab DC and their newly minted track club, PacedDC, follow @the.lab.dc on IG.